Have a long way to go

phrase

To have a lot left to do or achieve.

I've made a good start on my project, but I still have a long way to go.
Visual representation of "have a long way to go" - To have a lot left to do or achieve

Often appears as...

  • still have a long way to go
  • have a long way to go before

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To need to make a lot of progress or improvement.

He's getting better at the piano, but he has a long way to go before he's concert level.
Visual representation of "have a long way to go" - To need to make a lot of progress or improvement

Often appears as...

  • has a long way to go before
  • have a long way to go in

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To have a great distance to travel.

We've driven for hours, and we still have a long way to go before we reach our destination.
Visual representation of "have a long way to go" - To have a great distance to travel

Often appears as...

  • still have a long way to go
  • have a long way to go before

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To have a lot left to do or achieve.

I've made a good start on my project, but I still have a long way to go.
Visual representation of "have a long way to go" - To have a lot left to do or achieve

Often appears as...

  • still have a long way to go
  • have a long way to go before

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To need to make a lot of progress or improvement.

He's getting better at the piano, but he has a long way to go before he's concert level.
Visual representation of "have a long way to go" - To need to make a lot of progress or improvement

Often appears as...

  • has a long way to go before
  • have a long way to go in

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To have a great distance to travel.

We've driven for hours, and we still have a long way to go before we reach our destination.
Visual representation of "have a long way to go" - To have a great distance to travel

Often appears as...

  • still have a long way to go
  • have a long way to go before

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
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Goal-oriented

Used when discussing goals, tasks, or challenges not yet accomplished.

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She's improving her skills, but she still has a long way to go to master the trade.
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Motivation Phrase

Can motivate, showing there's a journey ahead but progress is possible.

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You're learning quickly, but you have a long way to go to fluency.
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Not Yet Satisfied

Implies current efforts are recognized but more is expected.

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The team's doing well, yet we have a long way to go to win the championship.
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